6th Dec 2010, 16:28

You get good information here: http://www.tccoa.com/

You can also google for "Ford engine codes". You should get a hit for a Wiki on Ford engines.

Good luck, and have fun with your car!

21st Apr 2011, 16:58

I had a 76 Cougar XR7. It had a full vinyl roof, because it had a factory power moon roof. It had honey comb mags and a 460. I changed the timing gears to 429 gears and the Motorcraft carb to a center pivot Holey 750cfm. Had to jet it down some, but it literally flew with these minor changes.

I would love to find another Cougar the same. It was the best car I ever owned.

In reply to 5th Apr 2005, 18:16

5th Jun 2011, 19:11

I just picked up a pretty clean '76 Cougar XR7 that's all original with bucket seats and it has the 400 engine.

4th Dec 2011, 00:08

I have a '76 XR7 with the 400. It has been in the family since new, is all original, runs great, and is in great shape. I am wanting to make it more of a muscle car, and would like to see some pics for ideas. And also I am curious about cheap motor mods for more power, as well as the value of the car. Please email me any info or pics.

fairclothcody@mail.com

3rd Apr 2012, 17:20

I ordered a 76 with a 460, it was a lot of engine, but I loved it. Also the big four tire manufactures were on strike, and I had to settle for what tires I could get.

In reply to 20th Feb 2007, 11:33

19th Dec 2012, 16:20

I purchased a 76 Cougar in 77, still have it till this day, and it came with a 351 Cleveland.

In reply to 15th Apr 2005, 22:40

6th Aug 2016, 22:31

I had a 76 XR7 with the 460, fully loaded with moon roof. Had it for 18 years. Cursed myself everyday since I sold it.

In reply to 14th Mar 2008, 22:10

10th Jan 2021, 01:10

I have a 1976 red with white leather all factory 400 auto 37,000 miles, never left outside.

12th Jun 2021, 14:05

Want to buy complete 1976 Cougar. Need a parts car and would like a black interior. grampymeyer@yahoo.com thanks.

In reply to 20th Feb 2007, 11:33

3rd Mar 2022, 01:19

You could purchase a 1976 Cougar with a special order 351 Cleveland. I know because my uncle bought one the year he retired.

In reply to 6th Aug 2016, 22:31

9th Jan 2023, 16:04

Your story is EXACTLY like mine. Same exact car. Mine was black. Selling it was worse mistake I ever made.

10th Jul 2024, 20:53

Hi, I have a 1975 Mercury Cougar RX seven with 351 Windsor, air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. I’m having headers and a dual exhaust installed. It has dual exhaust now but I’m going to a bigger pipe and just wondering any thoughts on how long do you think it should take to install the headers and the new exhaust? There’s short headers and by the looks, it looks like there’s plenty of clearance that they should drop right in with no problem. They almost look identical to the manifolds that are on the car now.